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Plastic Pellet Containment

A Resource by UltraTech International, Inc.

Ultra-Filter Sock®

Filter stormwater around drains while stopping plastic pellets at the same time

Rain and wind carry loose pellets toward gutters, storm drains, and drainage channels. The Ultra-Filter Sock can be placed around storm drains, across gullies and ditches, or anywhere debris, including plastic pellet debris, needs to be filtered out of stormwater flow.

Each 9-foot sock has a woven geotextile casing that lets stormwater flow through while the media inside removes pollutants. Just lay it down in front of a drain or inlet. There’s no hardware to install and no heavy grates to lift.

Key Features

Lay-down installation

No hardware and no grates to lift.

Woven polymer casing

Woven polymer casing lets water pass through quickly while the media inside removes pollutants.

High UV rating

High UV rating for extended life in sun and weather.

9-foot lengths

9-foot lengths that can be overlapped for longer coverage.

Looped ends

Looped ends let you stake units in place and make them easier to carry.

Several media options

Units can be combined in a "treatment train" when more than one contaminant is present.

Media Options

Sediment

Recycled rubber media adds weight, keeps the unit in place, and allows maximum water flow.

Activated Carbon

An excellent "polishing" media that helps remove certain chemicals, hydrocarbons, and odors.

Sorb 44

Removes oil and other hydrocarbons.

PhosFilter

Removes phosphorus.

Heavy Metal Removal

Custom media that helps remove zinc, lead, copper, and other heavy metals.

Where to Use It

In front of storm drains and curb inlets
Across gullies and ditches
Around downspouts
Anywhere stormwater runoff may carry pellets

Helps Comply With

Stormwater Management Regulation 40 CFR 122.26
National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES)
Total Maximum Daily Load (TMDL)

Product Options

Part # / Model
Size (in.)
Pack Qty
Weight (lbs.)
#9453
Carbon
UPC 808416094534
108 x 7 x 4
2743.2 x 177.8 x 101.6 mm
1
40
18.1 kg
#9455
Sorb 44
UPC 808416094558
108 x 7 x 4
2743.2 x 177.8 x 101.6 mm
1
9
4.1 kg
#9457
Sediment
UPC 808416094572
108 x 7 x 4
2743.2 x 177.8 x 101.6 mm
1
43
20 kg
#9459
Sediment, Bulk Pack of 36
UPC 808416094596
108 x 7 x 4
2743.2 x 177.8 x 101.6 mm
36
1,500
680.39 kg
#9456
PhosFilter
UPC 808416094565
108 x 7 x 4
2743.2 x 177.8 x 101.6 mm
1
66
29.9 kg
#9454
Heavy Metal Removal (HMRM) 1.0
UPC 808416094541
108 x 7 x 4
2743.2 x 177.8 x 101.6 mm
1
35
15.9 kg
#9464
Heavy Metal Removal (HMRM) 1.0, Bulk Pack of 25
UPC 808416102727
108 x 7 x 4
2743.2 x 177.8 x 101.6 mm
25
895
405.97 kg

WARNING: Parts #9454–#9464 can expose you to chemicals including lead, which is known to the State of California to cause cancer, birth defects, or reproductive harm. Part #9457 can expose you to chemicals including hexavalent chromium, which is known to the State of California to cause cancer, birth defects, or reproductive harm. For more information, visit www.P65Warnings.ca.gov.

Product Documentation

Frequently Asked Questions

Why would I choose the Ultra-Filter Sock over other stormwater products?
(1) Ease of use: lay it in front of a drain or inlet, with no hardware to install and no heavy grates to lift. (2) Versatility: multiple filter media options remove pollutants many other stormwater products cannot. (3) Treatment trains: media types can be used together to filter out several pollutants.

When would the Ultra-Filter Sock NOT be the right choice?
If a “clean” installation matters, or if the sock could be a tripping hazard for pedestrians or an obstruction for street sweepers or other equipment, another solution may be better.

I have a 10′ curb inlet. How do I protect it?
The socks come in one length (9′), so use multiple units for anything over nine feet. Overlap the units to ensure complete coverage.

Why was there powder in the box?
Some fine dust from the filter media can come loose during shipping, especially with HMRM socks. Rinse the socks with a hose on grass or a vegetated area before use, so the fines are captured away from any catch basin.

Questions?

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